Laboratory Assistant II

Laboratory Assistant II

Primary Location Irvine, California Facility Name Orange Co Irvine Medical Center Schedule Call-in/On-Call Shift Night Salary $32.47 - $35.81 / hour Job Number 1423348 Date Posted 06/12/2026

Job Summary: To perform venipuncture and skin puncture and pre-analytical and post analytical steps of laboratory testing. Essential Responsibilities:

• Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Selects the appropriate phlebotomy technique relative to the age and physical maturation of the patient.
• Assesses the quality of blood to be drawn from the patient based on the patients age, physical maturation and the test or study to be performed.
• Performs venipuncture, finger stick or heel stick, as required, proficiently on patients of all ages.
• Properly labels sample(s) and transports to laboratory or Clinical Laboratory Scientist as required.
• Performs the pre-analytical phase of testing by bar coding, centrifuging, separating, logging, culturing and staining of bacteriological specimens.
• Monitors and maintains appropriate inventory levels of supplies and reagents.
• Establishes and maintains courteous, cooperative relations with the public, patients and other personnel.
• Performs other duties as required including checking in patients collecting appropriate revenue, accessioning test orders and giving preparation instructions to patients.
• Handles difficult patients in a professional manner.
• Displays professionalism at all times, both in attitude and appearance.
• Follows directives form all supervisors, leads and seniors.
• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.

Experience

• One (1) year phlebotomy experience in an acute care medical center or non-acute care setting or equivalent military experience.

Education

• High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

• Phlebotomy Technician II Certificate (California) OR Phlebotomy Technician I Certificate (California)

• Demonstrated ability to perform the duties/responsibilities of the job at a fully satisfactory performance level.
• NOTE: The SCPMG Regional Reference Lab does not require phlebotomy certification.

• Relevant college courses in the life sciences.

Notes:

• Primary shift is GY with working hours starting as early as 10:00 pm. Secondary shift is PM shift.
• Will work every other weekend & holidays based on operational needs.

Primary Location: California,Irvine,Orange Co Irvine Medical Center Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1 Shift: Night Workdays: Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Working Hours Start: 10:00 PM Working Hours End: 07:30 AM Job Schedule: Call-in/On-Call Job Type: Standard Worker Location: Onsite Employee Status: Regular Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B01|SEIU|Local 399 Department: OC Irvine Medical Center - Pathology/Lab-PermLab SysCoord - 0806 Pay Range: $32.47 - $35.81 / hour